Rural Intelligence
Troutbeck’s New Chef And Menu Measure Up To The Inn’s Vaunted Standing

Herondale chicken, roasted Hakurei turnips, poached quince, roasted sunchokes, sunchoke puree, local radicchio (bottom left), sunflower brioche, maple aji dulce butter (top center), and honeynut squash, candied pine nut, apple, labneh, zatar (bottom right). Photo: Jim Henkens

Food

Troutbeck’s New Chef And Menu Measure Up To The Inn’s Vaunted Standing

Executive Chef Vincent Gilberti cooks up a deeply satisfying dining experience.
By Albert Stern
Doreen Breen’s Upcycled Coats Are Good For The Soul

Textile artist Doreen Breen points out the many textures and materials she uses in her work, including this piece trimmed with feathers. Photos by Jeannette Brodeur

Style

Doreen Breen’s Upcycled Coats Are Good For The Soul

The textile artist fashions “soul coats” in collaboration with her clients that help bring their “soul forward.”
By Jeannette Brodeur
Berkshire House Hosts A Musical And Sculptural Collaboration

Stephanie Manasseh, Berkshire House director of programming and partnerships, and composer/pianist Joep Beving

Parties

Berkshire House Hosts A Musical And Sculptural Collaboration

"Immanence Embodied" featured a performance by Dutch pianist Joep Beving amid sculpture by Jonathan Prince.
By Lisa Green
Showoff Views
Real Estate

Showoff Views

A modernist home in Copake sits on over 40 acres of pastoral field and long-ranging views.
By Lisa Green
Between Pond And Forest
Real Estate

Between Pond And Forest

A Becket ranch sits on over three acres of land with access to Crystal Pond.
By Lisa Green
Hudson Valley Paradise
Real Estate

Hudson Valley Paradise

Enjoy views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains from this villa in Staatsburgh.
By Lisa Green
Vistas From The Top
Real Estate

Vistas From The Top

In Elizaville, a turnkey residence offers one of the best views of the Catskills in the Hudson River Valley.
By Lisa Green
The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You (Yes, You) At The Wandering Dance Festival

Shakia "The Key" Barron, headlining artist at the Wandering Dance Festival Showcase. Photo: Jim Coleman

Arts

The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You (Yes, You) At The Wandering Dance Festival

The week-long community dance festival in Pittsfield will offer free dance classes and workshops. No experience required.
By Editor
The Rural We: Cara Petricca
Community

The Rural We: Cara Petricca

The Cheshire resident is passionate about her art, which often reflects the animals at her wildlife sanctuary.
By The Rural We
NPC's Giving Back Guide — Your Handbook For Altruism — Celebrates Its 8th Issue

NPC Executive Director Liana Toscanini (second from left) poses with board members Marianne Fresia, Laurie Werner and Brian Berkel.

Parties

NPC's Giving Back Guide — Your Handbook For Altruism — Celebrates Its 8th Issue

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum played host to a non-profit networking event.
By Amy Krzanik
Rabbit Ridge
Real Estate

Rabbit Ridge

A bungalow beside a brook is for sale in Canaan, Connecticut.
By Lisa Green
Bethlehem Colonial
Real Estate

Bethlehem Colonial

This home in Bethlehem sits in a country setting that is also a convenient commuter location.
By Lisa Green

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